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Welcome and thank you for considering our English as a Second Language program (ESL) and our Intensive English program here at Tulsa Community College (TCC)! We are committed to helping you become more proficient in American English and developing the skills important to succeed in college and the workplace. As a student, you will not only learn English but also have an opportunity to experience American culture through the many college and community activities held throughout the year. Please take advantage of the many privileges and benefits that ESL students enjoy here at TCC:

Use of the Language Center

Use of the Fitness Center

Use of the Library

Use of the Computer Labs

Membership in Student Clubs and Organizations

Access to Student Counselors

Access to Student Discount Tickets for Special Events

We encourage you to join the International Association and other clubs to practice English, visit new places on cultural fieldtrips, and make new friends. Don’t forget to visit the Language Center which is designed to help with the development of language skills outside of the classroom. In this center, you can access computer programs, books, videos, and other language learning materials.

Daniel Chaboya

ESL Coordinator

Our ESL faculty and staff look forward to serving you and contributing to your success here at TCC. We also are excited about meeting you and learning about your culture and languages. Together we will share, learn, and grow in an academic environment that values intercultural awareness and com-munication. See you on campus and in class very soon!

Daniel Chaboya

ESL Coordinator

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Call the Language Center, (918) 595-7536, and make an appointment for the free ESL placement test. The test is given in The Language Center/ESL Program at TCC Northeast Campus, 3727 E. Apache (Apache and Harvard), room 1521, which is located on the first floor of the Student Center. When you come to take the test, please bring any immigration documents you have with you.

After completing your ESL placement test, the ESL counselor will discuss the results with you and help you choose ESL classes to meet your needs. The ESL counselor will also answer any questions you have about the ESL program and will help you with the application and enrollment.

Submit an application online by going to www.tulsacc.edu or come to the Language Center where staff can assist you. You will receive your TCC student ID number by email in 5 to 7 days. You must submit your immigration documentation in person at the TCC Welcome Center/Registrar’s Office. In addition, please bring your high school transcript if possible and any col-lege or university transcripts you have. Additional documents may be required. Please contact the ESL counselor with any questions or for more information.

The ESL counselor will assist you in completing your enrollment. After you have finished registering for classes, you will receive a copy of your class schedule. Please have it with you during the first week of classes and when you go to the bookstore to buy your textbooks.

Pay for your classes at the Bursar’s Office in the Student Center or online using MYTCC, (go to www.tulsacc.edu and click on “MYTCC”.) Your student ID number is your user name and your six digit date of birth (MMDDYY) is your password.

You may also choose to enroll in the TCC payment plan. For more information, please go to the Bursar’s office or see the ESL counselor.

If you are a US citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee, you may qualify for federal financial aid. You can apply on-line at www.fafsa.gov. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible. A minimun TOEFL® score of 460 is required in order to receive any federal financial aid that the student might otherwise qualify for. The TCC FAFSA code is 9763. Please contact the ESL counselor or the Financial Aid Office if you have questions or need help.

Go to the Campus Book Store located in the Student Union to buy your books. Please bring your class schedule.

Go to the Campus Police Office to get your parking sticker. You will need your student ID number and the make, model, and tag number of your vehicle.

Go to the Student Activities Office and get your photo student ID card made. Please bring your student ID number and a photo ID. You must wait at least 24 hours after enrolling to receive your ID.

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ESL Placement Testing Any student who wishes to enroll in ESL classes for the first time must take the ESL Placement Test. The ESL Placement Test assesses reading, writing, listening and speak-ing and is used to ensure that the student is enrolled in ESL classes at the appropriate level. The following are some common questions about the ESL Placement test:

How much does it cost? There is no charge for the ESL Placement test.

How much time does the test take? The ESL Placement test takes approximately

1½ hours.

What is needed to register for the test? No documents are required. Appointments

are recommended. Please call (918) 595-7536. If possible, please bring any immigra-tion documents and educational records you have with you.

Where and when is the ESL Placement test given? The ESL Placement test is given

in the Language Center/ESL Program, located in room 1521 at the Northeast Campus of TCC, 3727 E. Apache (Apache and Harvard). Appointments are recommended. Please call (918) 595-7536.

For questions about testing or to make an appointment,

please call (918) 595-7536

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Activity Date

Enrollment and Fee Payment for 12-week ESL Classes

October 27 - January 9

Monday - Friday

16-week Regular Classes Begin January 12

Monday

12-week ESL Classes begin TCC closed Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King Day

January 20

Tuesday

Drop and Add for 12-week

ESL Classes

January 20 - January 23

Tuesday - Friday

100% refund on drops on 12-week ESL classes

January 20 - January 23

Tuesday - Friday

Spring Break- No classes March 16 - March 22

Monday - Sunday

Last day to change from credit to audit & last day to withdraw with W grade for ESL classes.

March 27 Friday

Final Examinations - 12-week ESL Classes.

April 15 - 16

Wednesday - Thursday

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POLICY All applicants who indicate English as a second language shall be required to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language prior to enrollment in college-level courses.

PROCEDURE One of the following standards is used to determine English Language Proficiency for all first time applicants prior to enrolling in college-level credit courses:

1. Standardized Testing: Students must meet one of the following minimum scores for admission to TCC with out taking ESL:

2. Intensive English Program (IEP): Students must score 460 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL®, 140 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL®, 48 or higher on the Internet TOEFL® administered at a Special Testing Center or an International Testing Center, or 5.0 or higher on the IELTS examination prior to beginning the IEP. After achieving an acceptable score, students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 weeks of study at an IEP approved by the State Regents immediately prior to TCC admission. At least two-thirds of the 12 weeks must be instruction at an advanced level.

3. High School Performance: Students must successfully complete the high school core requirements in an English-speaking high school or graduate from an English-speaking high school and demonstrate competency through the Policy on Remediation and Removal of High School Curricular Deficiencies. Students will take the COMPASS in TCC's Assessment Center. COMPASS test results will be used to demonstrate proficiency in English, math, and science or to determine the appropriate remediation.

4. Previous College Performance: Students must provide an official transcript showing a minimum of 24 college-level credit hours with passing grades from an accredited American college or university.

Exam Minimum Score Internet-Based TOEFL® (iBT) 61

Computer-Based TOEFL® 173

Paper-Based TOEFL® 500

IELTS 6.0

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Spring 2015

January 20– April 16

Credit / Non-Credit Daytime Schedule* Course ID Course Name Time

Monday and Wednesday

26110 ESLG 0992-212 Reading Basics 2 9:00 - 10:20 AM

20580 ESLG 0523-201 Reading for Understanding 9:00 - 10:50 AM

20588 ESLG 0623-201 Reading for Communication 9:00 - 10:50 AM

20608 ESLG 0723-201 Reading for Academic Purposes 9:00 - 10:50 AM

20611 ESLG 0823-201 Reading for College 9:00 - 10:50 AM

26111 ESLG 0992-213 Conversation Basics 2 12:30 - 1:50 PM

20616 ESLG 0993-202 ESL Pronunciation 2 12:30 - 2:20 PM

24551 ESLG 0753-201 Speaking for Academic Purposes 12:30 - 2:20 PM

20614 ESLG 0853-201 Speaking for College 12:30 - 2:20 PM

Tuesday and Thursday

24553 ESLG 0992-203 Writing Basics 2 9:00 - 10:20 AM

20583 ESLG 0543-201 Writing for Understanding 9:00 - 10:50 AM

20593 ESLG 0643-201 Writing for Communication 9:00 - 10:50 AM

20602 ESLG 0743-201 Writing for Academic Purposes 9:00 - 10:50 AM

20613 ESLG 0843-201 Writing for College 9:00 - 10:50 AM

24559 ESLG 0992-204 Grammar Basics 2 12:30 - 1:50 PM

20582 ESLG 0533-201 Grammar for Understanding 12:30 - 2:20 PM

*All classes meet at the Northeast Campus

20590 ESLG 0633-201 Grammar for Communication 12:30 - 2:20 PM

20598 ESLG 0733-201 Grammar for Academic Purposes 12:30 - 2:20 PM

20612 ESLG 0833-201 Grammar for College 12:30 - 2:20 PM

23159 ESLG 0653-201 Speaking for Communication 12:30 - 1:50 PM

24550 ESLG 0993-201 ESL Advanced Reading 2 9:00 - 10:50 AM

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Spring 2015

January 20 – April 16

Credit / Non-Credit Daytime Schedule

Course ID Course Name Time

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

24655 ESLG 0992-205 Listening & Vocabulary Basics 2 11:00 - 11:55 AM

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

26201 ESLG 0513-201 Listening for Understanding 11:00 - 11:55 AM

20585 ESLG 0613-201 Listening for Communication 11:00 - 11:55 AM

26202 ESLG 0713-201 Listening for Academic Purposes 11:00 - 11:55 AM

20606 ESLG 0813-201 Listening for College 11:00 - 11:55 AM

20617 ESLG 0993-203 ESL Advanced Listening 2 11:00 - 11:55 AM

Credit / Non-Credit Evening Schedule Monday and Wednesday

24879 ESLG 0993-205 ESL Basics 2 6:00 - 7:50 PM

25280 ESLG 0993-206 ESL for Proficiency 2 6:00 - 7:50 PM


25281 ESLG 0993-207 ESL for Comprehension 2 6:00 - 7:50 PM

26115 ESLG 0993-209 ESL Advanced Writing 2 6:00 - 7:50 PM

*All classes meet at the Northeast Campus

20618 ESLG 0993-204 ESL Basics 4 6:00 - 7:50 PM

26117 ESLG 0993-211 ESL for Proficiency 4 6:00 - 7:50 PM

25282 ESLG 0993-208 ESL for Comprehension 4 6:00 - 7:50 PM

24657 ESLG 0992-207 ESL Conversation Basics/Vocab 2/Sect 3 7:00 - 8:20 PM

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Spring 2015

January 20-April 16

Credit / Non-Credit Classes

TCC Educational Outreach Center

2201 S Garnett Rd, Tulsa, OK 74129


Call # Course ID Course Name Time

24549 ESLG 0992 - 202 ESL Basics Conversation/Vocab 2/Sect 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

24656 ESLG 0992 - 206 ESL Basics Conversation/Vocab 2/Sect 2 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM

Credit / Non-Credit Intersession Classes**

Dates Course ID Call # Course Name Time

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Dec 1 – Dec 11 ESLG 0991– 203 15211 Intermediate TOEFL® Reading Preparation 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Dec 1 – Dec 11 ESLG 0991– 204 15212 Intermediate TOEFL® Grammar Preparation 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Dec 1 – Dec 11 ESLG 0991– 208 15762 Advanced TOEFL® Grammar Preparation 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

**TOEFL Prep classes meet at the Northeast Campus

Dec 1 – Dec 11 ESLG 0991 - 205 15759 Advanced TOEFL ® Reading Preparation 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Dec 1 – Dec 11 ESLG 0991– 206 15760 Advanced TOEFL® Grammar Preparation 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Dec 1 – Dec 11 ESLG 0991– 207 15761 Intermediate TOEFL® Grammar Preparation 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

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Tuition must be paid in full at the time of enrollment and can be paid by cash, check, or credit card or the student must enroll in the payment plan. For more information or to enroll in the payment plan, please go to MYTCC on the TCC website or visit the Bursar’s Office. To log into MYTCC, your student ID number is your user name and your six-digit date of birth is your password.

In addition to tuition, the student is assessed additional fees by the college and is usually required to buy at least one textbook for each course. It is not possible to give an exact quote for the cost of the courses until the student has enrolled in classes. The following scale, however, is an approximate tuition rate schedule for both non-resident and resident students.

**Tuition is subject to change.

Approximate Tuition Rate** Basics ESL Courses Intermediate & Advanced ESL Courses 2 credit courses 3 credit courses TOEFL® Preparation Classes Resident* Non-Resident* Resident* Non-Resident* Resident* Non-Resident*

1 Course $233.34 $632.48 $350.01 $948.72 $116.67 $316.24

2 Courses $466.68 $1,264.96 $700.02 $1,897.44 $233.34 $632.48

3 Courses $700.02 $1,897.44 $1,050.03 $2,846.16

4 Courses $933.36 $2,529.92 $1,400.04 $3,794.88

5 Courses $1,166.70 $3,162.40 $1,750.05 $4,743.60

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Additional fees: There is a $5.00 per semester Student ID fee and a one-time $20 admission fee.

Books: Books are approximately $40 -$60 per course. Prices will vary for each course.

Refunds: 100% refund during the first week of the class.

Dropping Classes: If a student does not plan to attend a course, it is the student’s responsibility to officially drop his or her class(es) at the Registrar’s Office by the end of the refund period. Please contact the ESL Program if you need assistance.

(Tuition does not include books and some student fees.)

*Students should visit the Welcome Center (Registration &

Admissions) in the Student Union to determine residency status.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Daniel Chaboya (918) 595-7544 [email protected]

Salli Wandke (918) 595-8411 [email protected]

Jeri Woodburn (918) 595-7402 [email protected]

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The International Student Services Office is the admission and academic advisement office for students on an F-1 student visa. We welcome your application and look forward to the opportunity to assist you in your goal to attend the TCC English as a Second Language program.

Admission Procedures

The following are the Admission Procedures for students wanting to attend the TCC ESL Program on an F-1 student visa:

1. Request an International Student Admission Packet from the International Student Services office on the 1st floor of the Student Union Building at the

Northeast Campus, or download the application from our website at: www.tulsacc.edu/iss. There are two admission packet options:

a) ESL Institute Admission Packet (non-degree studies in ESL)

b) Standard ISS Admission Packet (for degree-seeking students who are required to complete a 12-week intensive English program)

2. ESL Institute applicants

An official TOEFL® score of 350-459 for the paper-based test, 63-139 for the computer-based test, 20-47 on the internet-based test (IBT), or IELTS 3-4.5 (academic format) is required of all students whom English is a second language.

Degree-seeking applicants requiring the completion of a 12-week Intensive English program

An Official TOEFL® score of 460 or higher for the paper-based test, 140 or higher for the computer-based test, 48 or higher on the internet-based test (IBT), or IELTS 5 or higher (academic format) is required of all students for whom English is a second language.

The TOEFL® or IELTS must have been taken within the last two years. Only an official score report from ETS or IELTS will be accepted. TCC’s institutional code for the TOEFL® is 6839.

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3. U.S. Immigration and Naturalization service requires that evidence of adequate financial support for educational expenses be submitted to TCC before the col-lege can issue a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20). TCC provides detailed information on this requirement in the International Student Admission Packet.

Contact Information

Fax: (918)595-8451

E-mail: [email protected]

Address: International Student Services

Tulsa Community College

3727 East Apache

Tulsa, OK 74115-3151

Immigration Responsibilities Individuals that plan to enter the U.S. for educational purposes are responsible for obtain-ing the appropriate visa status and for understanding and abiding by the U.S. Immigration rules that pertain to their immigration status. U.S. Immigration regulations require stu-dents entering with a Tulsa Community College I-20 to register for classes in the semester for which the I-20 is issued. Transfer to another U.S. institution may be approved after a student has completed a semester's coursework.

Application Deadlines For F1 Students:

Spring Semester - November 1

Summer Semester - May 1

Fall semester - July 1

Questions? Telephone: (918) 595-7478

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Learn English,

Make Friends,

Have Fun!

Program Description:

The ESL Institute is for students who want to learn English and experience American cul-ture. We offer an academic program for beginning and intermediate students. Advanced level students can take our Intensive English Program. All classes are taught on the Northeast Campus of Tulsa Community College. Tulsa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Students in the ESL Institute will take classes Monday through Friday in the following areas:

Reading Writing Listening Speaking Grammar American Culture

Classes are small and are taught in English by dedicated, professional teachers in a supportive environment!

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Activities: Students in the ESL Institute can participate in college and community activities:

TCC student clubs

TCC fitness center

TCC library and cafe

Language lab and tutors

The International Association

Welcomer’s International English Club

Trips to museums, state parks, and other interesting destinations!

How to apply:

1. Request the ESL Institute packet from the International Student Services office on the 1st floor of the Student Union Building at the Northeast Campus, or download the application from our website at: www.tulsacc.edu/iss.

2. Take the official TOEFL® or IELTS test. The TOEFL® or IELTS must have been taken within the last two years. Only an official score report from ETS or IELTS will be

accepted. Please see page 12 for more information. Required score ranges:

Official Paper-based TOEFL® 350 — 459 Computer-based TOEFL® 63 — 139 Internet-based TOEFL®(IBT) 20 — 47 IELTS (Academic Format) 3 — 4.5

3. Provide evidence of financial support. Please see page 13 or the ESL Institute packet for more information.

For more information, please contact Daniel Chaboya, (918) 595-7544 or [email protected]

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Where is it? The Language Center is located in room 1521 on the first floor of the Student

Center at the Northeast Campus . When is it open? The Language Center is open during the following hours during the semester: Mon -Thurs 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sun Closed

The center is open during most inter-session and some holiday periods but special hours may apply. For more Information, please call (918) 595-7536.

What can I do? You can…

Study for the TOEFL®

Watch language learning videos

Practice your pronunciation skills

Practice your listening skills

Practice grammar skills on the

computer

Practice your reading skills

Get help from our ESL staff

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The International Association is a campus organization open to all TCC students, especially ESL students! It’s purpose is to provide a fun environment to learn about and share other cultures. An organizational meeting is held at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Regular meetings are generally held on Thursdays at 12:10 PM in the Language Center at Northeast.

The International Association has sponsored

demonstrations of clothing, traditional dances, and music from many countries, parties and field trips to museums such as the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Cherokee Heritage Center as well as other places of interest including the state capitol, Branson, Missouri, and Devil’s Den State Park. International Association members are active on campus and regularly participate in student leader-ship and campus events. In the fall 2014 semester, International Association worked with the Hispanic Student Association to put on the Mexican Independ-ence Day celebration for the campus community.

For information please contact:

Salli Wandke: (918) 595-8411 Tom Rowe: (918) 595-8480 Daniel Chaboya: (918) 595-7544 Jeri Woodburn: (918) 595-7402

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Daniel Chaboya, ESL Program Coordinator

The Language Center, NE 1521

Phone: (918) 595-7544


Pam Chew, Associate Professor Foreign

Language and ESL


Phone: (918) 595-8479


Tom Rowe, Assistant Professor of ESL


Phone: (918) 595-8480


Salli Wandke, ESL Academic Counselor


Phone: (918) 595-8411


Jeri Woodburn, ESL Specialist


Phone: (918) 595-7402


Kathy Norman, Evening Lab Specialist


Phone: (918) 595-7536

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Important Phone Numbers:

Northeast Campus Testing Center

Main Academic Building

1st Floor

Phone: (918) 595-7534

International Student Services & Visa Information Student Union 1st Floor

Phone (918) 595-7451

Northeast Campus Welcome Center (Registration & Admissions) Student Union 1st Floor

Phone: (918) 595-7526

Northeast Campus Career Services & Placement Testing

Student Union 1st Floor

Phone: (918) 595-7527

Additional Services:

Facet Center (Computer Center)

NE A1

Phone: (918)595-7592

Library

Main Academic Building

1st Floor

Phone: (918) 595-7501

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NONPROFIT

ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

TULSA, OKLAHOMA

PERMIT NO. 428

Tulsa Community College

ESL Program

3727 East Apache Street

Tulsa, OK 74115-3151

www.tulsacc.edu/esl

URL: http://www.tulsacc.edu/programs-and-courses/english-second-language

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